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Swahili

mpakuzi

m-pa-KOO-zee

How to say it

Swahilimpakuzim-pa-KOO-zeesoon
Englishstevedoresoon
Frenchdébardeursoon

Meaning

one who unloads goods, usually a stevedore or longshoreman; rarely, one who serves food.

Good to know

one who unloads, (usually) stevedore, longshoreman; rare one who serves food

Examples

  • Mpakuzi aliteremsha mizigo kutoka melini.The stevedore unloaded the cargo from the ship.
  • Mpakuzi alifanya kazi kwa haraka bandarini.The unloader worked quickly at the port.
  • Mpakuzi wa chakula aliwahudumia wageni wote.The food server attended to all the guests.

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